Movie

Aces High

“High above the trenches 14 days is a long life...This is the 15th day!”

★ 5.9(82)19761h 54m

Aces High is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jack Gold
Release date: 1976-05-19
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: German
Budget: $1,250,000
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Les Productions Jacques Roitfeld

Aces High — trailer

About Aces High

Aces High is a 1976 movie in the Action, Drama and War genres, directed by Jack Gold, starring Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer and Simon Ward. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 82 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Aces High in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The first World War is in its third year and aerial combat above the Western Front is consuming the nation's favored children at an appalling rate. By early 1917, the average life-span of a British pilot is less than a fortnight. Such losses place a fearsome strain on Gresham, commanding officer of the squadron. Aces High recreates the early days of the Royal Flying Corps with some magnificently staged aerial battles, and sensitive direction presents a moving portrayal of the futilities of war.

Cast

Malcolm McDowell

Maj. John Gresham

Christopher Plummer

Capt. 'Uncle' Sinclair

Simon Ward

Lt. Crawford

Peter Firth

Lt. Stephen Croft

David Wood

Lt. 'Tommy' Thompson

John Gielgud

Headmaster

Trevor Howard

Lieutenant Colonel Silkin

Richard Johnson

Major Lyle

Ray Milland

Brigadier General Whale

Gilles Béhat

Captain Beckenauer

Tim Pigott-Smith

Major Stoppard

David Daker

Bennett

Themes & keywords

post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)world war ipilotroyal flying corps (rfc)dogfightsquadronair battleflying acehorrors of warwestern front1910sfear of deathfighter pilotsleadership and pressure

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Aces High in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Aces High on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Aces High on Netflix?+

Aces High is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Aces High?+

Aces High has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in Aces High?+

Aces High stars Malcolm McDowell, Christopher Plummer, Simon Ward, Peter Firth and David Wood.

When did Aces High come out?+

Aces High is a 1976 movie directed by Jack Gold.

What genre is Aces High?+

Aces High is Action, Drama and War film.

Who directed Aces High?+

Aces High was directed by Jack Gold.